E-Book readers forum: Kindle Fire or Nook TABLET???

I'm trying to figure out which way is the best - buying a Kindle Fire, or Nook Tablet.

The e-reader was the original inspiration to buying one of these, however, since there's the Fire and the Tablet which gives you some very good extra features - apps, web browsing, email - I thought the extra dollar amount could be worth it.

But I'm not sure if you're really comparing apples to apples between the two.

Do I go for the FIre which seems to have the better apps, the Kindle/Amazon Cloud, and Amazon store. Or, do I pay an extra $50 for a better device, faseter, bigger storage, but not as great of a store like Amazon?

Does the Nook Tablet have a Cloud like the Kindle Fire, or is it just some sort of gimmicky thing which isn't really of much value?

Does anyone have an opinion, one way or the other? I can always seem to get good adive from B&N about the Nook Tablet, and they are able to tell the pros and cons, and their bias for or against and as it relates to the Kindle.

On the other hand, finding a Kindle Fire seller who also knows about the Nook Tablet and the pros and cons from a Kindle bias is....well, I haven't found anyone.

These are going to be Christmas gifts, so if anyone can help with some input, that would be greatly appreciated.

"These models are close to identical in thier techincal specs. Both have a dual core 1 mHz processor, 1 GB of RAM, and a large assortment of apps to augment your machine to your personal needs.

The decision of which model to get finally boils down to which brand you believe in the most. At the moment, Amazon is still holding on to the largest number of titles when you combine thier selection of books,periodicals, audio, and video content. Some people don't realize how much of a giant Amazon really is and you don't have to worry about the Fire being "ad supported" like other Kindles.

However, since Barnes & Noble implemented Netflix and Hulu Plus, the functions of each tablet ereader are also identical. Formats that each reader can read are the main difference. Kindles use mainly the proprietary Amazon file extention and Nooks are more open-source being able to read Adobe ePub files. Both have access to store with more content than you'll ever need. The Kindle Fire features free 3G (and wifi capability) which will keep you connnected with all your online content constantly without the use of computer at home or anywhere you go. The Nook Tablet will only offer wifi access so if you are on the move, you can't download new books or view online content."

The nook is a bit HEAVY. Pick one up. I think it's pretty well made but the cost of media at BN is a bit rich. HOWEVER I did install the real Android OS and now have access to both my Kindle books and BN content.

I purchased the Nook Color acouple of months before the releases of the Nook Tablet and Kindle Fire wereannounced. While I'd probably like the Nook Tablet even more, I've been veryhappy with the Color.

<div>One of the biggest advantages of the Nook Colorand Nook Tablet over the Fire, in my opinion, is the SD card slot for memoryexpansion. That in itself is worth the extra $50 for the Tablet. You could runout of storage room and have to replace the Fire sooner than you think. (But onthe other hand, comparable tablets might be $40 by then. Just kidding, butisn't that almost how it goes in the fast-developing tablet market?)

</div><div>I have also read that the Nook Tablet hassuperior screen clarity when compared side-by-side with the Fire. Both featurebeautiful screens, though.

</div><div>Do you like to use your local county or citylibrary system? One thing that made me purchase the Nook instead of a previousKindle was that I could get books from the library for it, but not the Kindle.Amazon has finally caught up to B&N and is now making books available tolibraries, but check with your library to see if it supports either if you'reinterested in this option for free e-books.

</div><div>One thing I really like about the Nook is thefree in-store (in person or by phone) support. I usually find my way aroundelectronic devices fairly easily, but found their free "class" worthwhile.Saved me time from mucking around trying to get to know my new toy anddiscovering some of its capabilities, and the instructor was knowledgeable. Allin one hour while sipping a cup of coffee in the store's caf.

</div><div>Like you say, dkaragozian, Amazon does have abigger selection of apps and books (but B&N offers tons). I don'tthink you'd go wrong with either of your choices. They're both great and theyboth have their advantages.

I have the Nook Color. I chose it over the Kindle Fire because it has a micro sd card slot and with an "N2A" card I can read my Kindle books on it, as well as any Nook or other books I have. The card I mentioned makes my Nook a full Android tablet without voiding the warranty by actually rooting it. It can be used as an adroid or a Nook, although I only allow it to go Nook when I'm in Barnes & Noble. You might check on whether a similar card exists for the tablet.

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